It’s been over one year since MicroVentures teamed up with Indiegogo to form First Democracy VC (FDVC), a registered funding portal that allows investors like you to support startups. Since then, more than 20 startups have been funded via FDVC … Continue reading
Equity Crowdfunding
Many crowdfunding campaigns include perks as a way of saying “thank you” to those who donate and support the company. Ranging from a social media shout out to a red carpet premiere, these perks are traditionally a part of reward-based … Continue reading
You’ve researched different regulation crowdfunding platforms, compiled the necessary financials, crafted your pitch, and determined your funding goal. Why then do you also need a campaign video? While it may seem like extra work, requiring extra time and money to … Continue reading
In the past 10 years, there has been a sharp rise in the number of startup accelerators, incubators, and coworking spaces in the U.S. and around the globe. In fact, the number of accelerators in the U.S. jumped by an … Continue reading
A little over a year ago, Title III of the JOBS Act went into effect. Since May 16, 2016, equity crowdfunding has given more investors access to innovative startup companies and helped more startups raise the capital they need to … Continue reading
With ABC’s television series Shark Tank came a surge of everyday people interested in investing in startups. While Shark Tank is certainly a unique syndicated show, with its talk of equity, valuations, and debt, how well does the show portray … Continue reading
In our fourth and final post on equity crowdfunding regulations, we’re discussing Title III of the JOBS Act, which went into effect on May 16, 2016. With the popularity of crowdfunding, especially its use to raise funds for a variety … Continue reading
To continue our series on the four options for equity crowdfunding, today we’ll be reviewing crowdfunding under Title IV Reg A+. The SEC has stated that the purpose of Title IV Reg A+ is to facilitate smaller companies’ access to … Continue reading
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Indiegogo, a leader in perks-based crowdfunding, that gives anyone the ability to invest as little as $100 in startups and small businesses on the MicroVentures platform. In 2009, MicroVentures was founded … Continue reading
Today in our series on equity crowdfunding regulations, we’re going to take a closer look at crowdfunding under Reg D 506(c). As with Reg D 506(b), startups can raise an unlimited amount of capital under Reg D 506(c), which went … Continue reading









